Whether our family has direct personal experiences of being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or not it is important that we understand people’s differences so we can talk openly with our youngsters and give them the knowledge they need to remain tolerant and accepting.

For it is through education and awareness that we can build empathy and work towards an inclusive society that is open to everyone’s differences and thus help to avoid the type of bullying, sadly reported here.

The bullying described is often experienced by those with gender dysphoria, (when a person feels…